Barna’s recent reporting on Gen Z has highlighted a surprising trend: this generation is increasingly open to faith, with many expressing curiosity about Jesus and a desire to explore spirituality. But new data reveals a troubling twist. Among young adults, women are now the most likely to disengage from church, prayer and belief—reversing normative patterns and raising urgent questions for faith leaders.
Long regarded as the backbone of church life, women have traditionally outpaced men in religious affiliation, attendance and volunteerism. Today, the opposite is beginning to take shape among Gen Z women. Portions of this research come from studies Barna conducted in partnership with Impact 360, including the latest report on Gen Z. The findings reveal a deep shift in how young adult women relate to faith and point to critical challenges the Church must now confront.
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